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Less than the sum of its parts By Chris from NM on 10/16/2008 Pros: Breathable, Dries Quickly, Durable, Great components, Great Traction, Looks good, Shock-Absorbent Cons: Not Comfortable, Poor support, Too narrow, Uncomfortable footbed Best Uses: All Weather Conditions, Grass, Mixed Terrain, Paved Trails Describe Yourself: Gym Rat, Recreational Walker/Hiker Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought these as a light hiker and because I've been impressed with Asolo's quality in the past. They seem to be well made of the best materials (XCR, Vibram soles, leather uppers, Asosorb heel technology, etc.) so they'll probably last. But the rap on these shoes is that they fit poorly. They have very little arch support and they're also extremely narrow. To make matters worse, the sole extends up the sides of the middle half of the shoe and cinches around the balls of the feet. Like others, I've also found my heel sliding around too much, which causes my toes to jam at the front on descents. Insoles only make these problems worse. I find myself contorting my feet a lot when I wear them in an attempt to improve the fit. Other people have mentioned that they're on the unstable side, and I've also found them a bit tipsy. The overall effect is a very uncomfortable ride. I don't get it- they look good, but I can't recommend them.
By steve from placerville, ca on 09/01/2008 Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Backcountry, Day hikes, Everyday, Wet Weather Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: these shoes were awesome, 20 miles 8000 feet and two days and almost no foot pain, these things are comfortable. also good for a little rock climbing, but i went to the rock shoes for the summit face. all in all a wonderful buy.
Great construction, terrible fit By Alex from Nashville, TN on 08/16/2008 Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: I had to return these shoes after about a minute of walking in them- sole has a narrow footprint and is rather tipsy. This is the first item I have ever returned from Sierra- It was an extremely easy process!!
Firm foot bed- very stable day hiker By Jeff from Philadelphia, PA on 08/15/2008 Pros: Durable, Water Resistant Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: The foot bed in this shoe is a little stiff and harder than most shoes. Still, it's very comfortable right out of the box. I found the shoe to fit the average size foot. Very stable and seems well built.
Excellent casual/hicking shoes By Richard Siemer from Midland, MI on 08/11/2008 Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: The shoes are of excellent quality and construction. They are appropriately rigid to provide stability and are very comfortable. I have somewhat narrow feet (12's) with a bunion on the left foot (TMI). Dispite these facts the shoes fit perfectly!
Better shoes on the market for hiking By No Regrets from Kentucky on 08/07/2008 Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Sizing: Feels full size too big Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: I tried two different sizes and couldn't get either one to work. One was too large and the other was too small. The one that fit on length was too narrow and vise versa. Also, the shoe has no inner sole to speak of. I believe you would feel rocks through the sole. Shoe is too flexible for a hiker. As an every day walk around shoe, it is probably ok.
Great value and very functional By CBost from Boston, MA on 08/06/2008 Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Non-slip sole, Water Resistant Best Uses: Backcountry, Day hikes Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Bought for 30 mile 3-day hike through mountains. Didn't break in shoes in advance and didn't experience any discomfort. Shoes were water resistant and dried quickly when soaked (after crossing rivers with high water levels). Very good value.
By fireftr76 from Pinetop, AZ on 08/06/2008 Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Stable Best Uses: Day hikes, Everyday, Wet Weather Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels half size too big Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Just enough to keep the toes dry. I use these to work in and have stood on wet metal roofs with them. stuck like a gecko.
Asolo Tasman Enduro Hiking Shoes By Sam LeReef from mountains of NC on 07/30/2008 Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Cold weather, Day hikes, Everyday, Wet Weather Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Sizing: Feels half size too big Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
By P Freeze from High Point, NC on 07/28/2008 Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Stable, Water Resistant Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Comfortable all day.
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